Xblue Networks QB Setup Manual

XBLUE QB
Setup Guide
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Content
About This Guide ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Defaults (what is set at the factory): ................................................................................................................. 3
Before You Start ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
Package Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 4
Online aids ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
Hardware Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 5
LED Indicators – Resource and Port Description/Status .................................................................................. 6
Installation .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Precaution and Installation Warnings .................................................................................................... 7
Module Installation ............................................................................................................................................ 7
Desktop Installation – QB1 ............................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting the Equipment ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Configuration of QB and Get Phones Working ............................................................................................................... 9
To find the IP Address of the QB1 .................................................................................................................... 9
Access the QB server programming interface ................................................................................................ 11
Getting your XBLUE IP Phones working ........................................................................................................ 12
Ensure Dedicated spot for QB on your network .......................................................................................................... 14
Secure the QB Server IP Address on your network ....................................................................................... 14
Revision History
Revision
Date Released
Changes
20180406001
May 28, 2018
Initial release
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About This Guide
Thank you for choosing a XBLUE QB PBX (Quad-Band PBX) server. XBLUE QB Series PBX servers are a stand-alone telephone system providing the user with an on-premise, fully-featured business telephone system. Your XBLUE QB PBX is an advanced application telephone system in an IP server format connected using your local area network. QB Series PBX’s are hybrids capable of PSTN (Regular Phone Lines), VoIP Phone Lines, GSM Telephone Lines, or LTE Telephone Lines/Data Circuit (for voice communications). The configuration of your server depends upon the Package you’ve purchased.
This guide is intended to get your telephone system functioning quickly. XBLUE pioneered the self­install business telephone system in 2007 and continues to deliver easy to install and administer business phone systems in a DIY fashion to save you money. However, if you need help, we are available to assist you. Call us for a conversation with a live, technically-capable person if needed at 866-925-8312. This guide will cover connection and access of the server and XBLUE IP Phones and connection of analog telephone lines.
Your QB PBX is an advanced application product that is best adapted into a network by preparing for the installation. First gather information about your office network to prepare to connect your QB PBX into that environment.
Synopsis of what follows to get your telephone system functional:
1. Find your network IP Address scheme (Subnet)… a. A LAN (Local Area Network) is a Private network that cannot be navigated via the
internet. Private IP Address segments begin with 192.168.x.x, or 172.16-31.x.x, or
10.x.x.x
2. Find the IP Address of your router
3. Connect LAN port of the QB server to the existing network.
4. Connect all XBLUE IP7g telephones to the existing network.
5. Using an internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari) visit the Advanced IP
Scanner website and use that utility to discover the IP Address that your network has assigned to the QB server.
6. Set that IP as RESERVED in your network router. [If you use an ISP router (Comcast, Time
Warner, Frontier, etc.) you can contact them for help with this step.]
7. Using your browser, log into the QB server using the IP Address discovered.
8. Run QB Server Auto Provisioning application to set the extension numbers of each of the
phones connected.
After completing these steps, the QB server and IP7g telephones will be functional for the usual operations required in business communications. There are many ways to customize your caller experiences and many features available. Enjoy your QB server, IP7g telephones and all that is possible using the guides we’ve loaded on our website for easy reference.
Defaults (what is set at the factory):
Extension range is set 101 – 599
All extensions have an associated voicemail box with a password that is the extension
number
Extensions assigned are 101 – 199 depending on the server
All telephone lines are set to ring into Queue 6700
When no one answers an incoming call, after 25 seconds that caller is routed to the IVR
(Auto Attendant) where they hear the default greeting for the Day answering mode
All outward calling is limited to numbers beginning with a 2-9 or numbers that begin with a “1” but no longer than 11-digits
Paging Group 6300 is set for the first 25 extensions
Voice CODEC usage is set for G.711u as the first choice and G.722 as the second choice
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Related Documents
This Installation Guide explains the installation of XBLUE QB PBX telephony Server and getting XBLUE telephones working. The documents below should also be referenced and will aid in specific programming and user information:
Document
Description
XBLUE QB Series Datasheet
Datasheet for the XBLUE QB Series IP PBX.
XBLUE QB Series Administrator Guide
Refer to this manual for instructions on how to configure, operate, monitor, and maintain the XBLUE QBPBX.
XBLUE QB Series Extension User Guide
This extension Users Guide is reference to the instructions on how to log into the user portal, configure their account, listen to call recordings, check voicemail messages, and other extension related operations.
Before You Start
Before you begin to install your QB PBX server, please check the package contents to verify that you have received the items below. If there is any problem, please contact your provider.
Package Contents
(1) QB PBX*
(1) Power Adapter*
(1) Network Cable
(2) Telephony Line
(4) Rubber Feet*
(1) Warranty Card
(1) Quick Installation Guide
* Note that the PBX model will vary depending on the package purchased. Note also that “Rubber Feet” and “Power Adapter” apply only the QB1 PBX server. QB1 & 3 PBX servers include mounting
hardware and power cord.
Online aids
We are continually developing online aids for installation assistance. Please check our website for updates on a regular basis. Xblue.com/customer-support-service/qb-support/
You can use your smart phone to scan this URL with a QR Scanner.
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Hardware Overview
Front Panel – QB1
Rear Panel – QB1
Front Panel – QB2
Rear Panel – QB2
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LED Indicators – Resource and Port Description/Status
LED
Status
Status
Description
POWER
Power status On - Green
Power ON
Off
Power OFF
System
System status Blinking – Green
The system is running properly
Steady/Off
The system is not running properly
WAN
WAN status Steady – Green
Network Link is active
Blinking – Green
Data Traffic detected (normal)
Off
Off-line
LAN
LAN status Steady – Green
Linked normally
Blinking – Green
Data Traffic detected (normal)
Off
Off-line
Analog Port Status
Analog Extension (FXS)
Green Steady Green Blinking
The port is idle
There is an ongoing call on the port
Analog Line (FXO)
Red Steady Red Slow Flash Red Fast Flash
PSTN Line is idle
No PSTN line is connected to the port
The PSTN line is busy
Cellular GSM/CDMA/3G
Red Steady Red Slow Flash Red Fast Flash
Line is idle
No SIM card detected
Line is in use
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Installation
Safety Precaution and Installation Warnings
To avoid personal injury or device of the damage:
Power
Use only the power adapter/cord provided with the QB PBX.
Keep the power OFF during installation and while installing/changing modules.
Do not open or remove the cover of QB PBX when it is in operation.
Remove the cover ONLY when power is disconnected.
Before cleaning the device, turn OFF the power supply.
o To clean; use a damp soft cloth as a routine maintenance. o Avoid contact with the port connectors. If port connections become wet allow them to
dry COMPLETELY before restoring power.
Environment
This device is intended for inside use only.
Install the XBLUE QB PBX in a location that is clean, free from vibration, electric shock,
static electricity and temperature/humidity extremes.
o The operating temperature should be kept below 104°F (40°C). o The humidity should be less than 95% and NON-Condensing.
Do NOT install in a moist or wet environment.
Install in a location where the device is easily accessed for periodic maintenance.
Module Installation
XBLUE QB servers support installing modules as illustrated in the table. The optional modules are installed in Module Slots inside each server.
Modules
Server
Quantity of Modules possible
QBS2 Port Module
QBO2 Port Module
QBSO Port Module
QBGSM Port Module
QBLTE Module
QBXP8 (QB3&4 only)
QB1 QB2 QB3
2 Slots, 2 Module Max 4 Slots, 4 Modules Max 8 Slots possible, 8 Modules
Max. Note: QB3&4 require Module mounting boards QBXP8 which allow 4 slots each when installed.
Notes
If the bundle you’ve ordered includes a XBSO Module (one line and one analog phone port) it will be installed in the first position and PORT1 of you server will be the ANALOG PHONE PORT.
Line PORTS begin at PORT1 or 2 if the XBSO is installed.
If port configuration is to be changed, pre-installed modules
must first be removed.
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Desktop Installation – QB1
WARNING
Ensure that a space of 5~10cm (2-4 inches) is maintained around the QB device for air circulation.
Do NOT stack anything on top of the QB device.
The QB2 and QB3 are best installed – wall-mounted or rack mounted.
QB1 is a desk-mounted device and shipped with rubber feet to keep it stable on the desktop. The rubber feet cover the device’s assembly screws when installed. These screws are accessible when shipped to allow Module configuration changes if desired.
STEP 1 Place the QB1 server upside-down on a stable surface.
STEP 2 Remove the adhesive backing paper from the rubber feet provided.
STEP 3 Attach the rubber feet to the recessed areas on the bottom at each corner of the
device.
Connecting the Equipment
STEP 1 Connect one end of a network cable (provided) to the LAN port of XBLUE QB1, and the
other end to any LAN port of your company’s LAN data-switch or router. It must be connected to the same network to which the XBLUE IP Phones are connected.
STEP 2 Connect the telephone lines from your service provider interface to the ports of the QB
(QB1: 1~4)(QB2: 1~8). Note: VoIP Lines have no cable/wire connections, they are programmed into the server.
Modules
Installed
Chassis Port
Description
QBSO and QBO2
1 2 3 4
Connect phone cable to Analog Phone/Speakerphone/Cordless Connect phone cable to Telephone Line (Provider) Connect phone cable to Telephone Line (Provider) Connect phone cable to Telephone Line (Provider)
QBO2 (2x)
1 2 3 4
Connect phone cable to Telephone Line (Provider) Connect phone cable to Telephone Line (Provider) Connect phone cable to Telephone Line (Provider) Connect phone cable to Telephone Line (Provider)
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STEP 3 Plug the provided power adapter into the power jack on QB1 and the other end to a
standard electrical wall socket. Wait for the system to boot up which is indicated by blinking SYSTEM LED.
Configuration of QB and Get Phones Working
XBLUE QB IP Telephony Servers are administered using a web browser. When the QB is connected to your network it will obtain an IP Address from your network. To begin you must find that IP Address given to the server by your network. You may also use your router to discover the IP
Address of the XBLUE QB Server. This is done using your router’s Connected Device function
however since there are many variations of routers we will use the network scanner approach in this guide.
Steps to logging in…
Download a network scanner
Find the IP Address scheme (subnet) or your network
Use the network scanner to find the IP Address of the QB PBX Server
Secure the QB Server IP Address on your network
Access the QB server Web GUI
Configure the QB server Web Desktop
To find the IP Address of the QB1
Download a network scan tool
We have successfully used a utility that is available free of charge called Advanced IP Scanner. Use your browser to download this scanner.
1. Go to https://www.advanced-ip-scanner.com
2. Click on the Free Download button
3. Use your PC’s download function to save the SW on your PC and then select Run.
Advanced IP Scanner
Once the scanner is loaded it can be used to scan your network to discover all the devices connected including the XBLUE QB Server.
1. Advanced IP Scanner will normally determine your network IP Address
scheme and propagate the scan range for you. If it does not you’ll need to discover your
network scheme using your PC’s network interface discovery function.
2. Input into the IP scanner range bar the network range to scan (e.g. Some usual ranges are:
10.x.x.1-10.x.x.256, 192.168.x.1-192.168.x.256, 172.y.x.1-172.y.x.256 where “x” is any number between 1-255 and “y” is any number between 16-31).
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3. Click on the Scan button.
4. Once the scan is complete find the device on the list by matching the MAC Address of the server to the MAC Address in the list.
5. Input the IP Address into the web browser address bar (where you input web pages names).
6. The first time you access the QB server you will be prompted to validate the connection as secure.
7. To do so, click the Advanced button and then Add Exception. This will avoid this prompt for all future connections to the server.
Figure 1 Server Label
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Access the QB server programming interface
Once the IP Address of the QB server is known, input into your browser and Exception added, you will be able to access the administration of the QB server and begin setting up your XBLUE IP Telephone System.
1. QB administration is password protected.
2. At the login screen input the preloaded username and password:
a. Username: admin b. Password: XBLUEqb2
3. The Desktop of the QB server is shown.
4. All of the configuration settings of your QB server can be accessed using the Settings icon. Additional applications are also available by clicking on the Main Menu (dot-cube) in the upper left of the Desktop. One such application is the Auto Provisioning icon. Any of these applications can be placed on the Desktop for quick access. Just Ring-Click on an application and select Add to Desktop”.
5. The figure at the right shows the desktop with the open Apps:
a. Maintenance b. CDR and Recordings c. Settings app open.
6. The figure below shows these Apps open in the task bar at the top. Short definitions are given.
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Getting your XBLUE IP Phones working
From the Main Menu or from the Desktop start the Auto Provisioning App to get your XBLUE IP Telephones functional on the QB Server. “Provisioning” is the process of loading the unique configuration for the phone for system use. The Auto Provisioning application makes finding connected telephones on the network easy. It will also allow you to assign extension numbers to the phones. Extension numbers are an ID of that telephone on the system and provide for inter-office calling between the telephones of the system.
Connect your XBLUE IP Phones
1. If your XBLUE IP Phones aren’t already connected to the network, connect them now.
a. Use the diagram as a guide to connect your
XBLUE IP Phones to your network. The NETWORK connector is in the center and is connected to the network wall jack.
b. You can use the PC connector to connect your
computer to the same network.
c. IP Phones must be connected to the same network as the QB Server. (The wall jack
must go to the same data-switch and router to which the QB server is connected.
d. IP7g telephones are pre-loaded with XBLUE functions to allow seamless operation
with the QB server.
2. Once all telephones are connected to the network and powered up, click the Auto Provisioning icon to start the App.
3. The App will open and immediately perform a network scan to find the XBLUE IP Phones.
4. Once the scan is complete the list of phones discovered will appear. Pick any one telephone on this list to assign it an extension number and registered to the QB server.
a. Note: if phones are not discovered they are either on a different
network or connected by a router that is isolating them form the network to which the QB server is connected.
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5. Select the Edit button for the phone you wish to provision.
6. In the edit box of the selected phone click on the Model of the phone. The IP7g XBLUE telephone is one of the “F4” family of telephones. Select “F4” from the list for the IP7g telephone.
7. Along the left column “Accounts there are boxes used to assign the IP Phone an extension number. Check the first box in the upper left to assign one extension number to this telephone.
8. Select Preferences
9. In Preferences select:
a. Time Zone b. Daylight Savings Time mode c. Location (specific within region) d. Time Format, and
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e. Date Format you desire.
10. Click Save.
11. At the prompt; “Restart Telephone” select Yes.
a. This action will cause the specific phone extension configuration data to be sent to
the IP Phone. Once the data is sent the phone will restart and become functional as that extension number on the QB server.
12. Continue these Steps (form Step 5) for all the phones connected to the network.
Ensure Dedicated spot for QB on your network
The QB is shipped so that it will become operational on your network regardless of how your network is configured. It is VERY important that the QB Server (as any server) be given a dedicated position on your network to ensure that it does not get assigned a new location by chance. If this were to happen the IP Phones registered to the server would no longer function. To ensure this doesn’t happen a fixed position on your network must be established. This is done using Static IP Address assignment or by RESERVING the position in your router that was given by your router. This is often the easiest technique since Static IP Address assignment requires in-depth knowledge of the network configuration and router setup. Since your server is now functional on your network we’ll cover RESERVING the position on your network in your router – which can also be accomplished by contacting your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and asking them to do it for you if it is their router that you are using. The following steps are taken using a typical router on a widely known ISP.
Secure the QB Server IP Address on your network
It is important that you secure the IP Address given to your QB server so that the automatic functions of your network do not change the address. Your choices to do this:
Access your network router and Reserve the IP Address
Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) and request that
they access your router and reserve the address for you. (This only applies if the router in use was provided by the ISP.)
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Example of Reserving the IP Address
(This is one example of many possible routers.)
1. Use a browser and access your router, this is usually the IP Address listed as the “Gateway” in the network discovery. Once the credentials (Username and Password*) are input the various GUI pages of the router will be seen. Find the Connected Devices list in your router.
*If you don’t know your router’s UN and PSWD contact your network administrator or ISP
2. Find the QB PBX server on the list by locating the QB Server MAC Address. Click on the device MAC Address to open the to view the device details and then click on Edit.
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3. This opens the page in your router for the QB PBX device. Make appropriate notes about the device on this page of your router and select Reserved IP to secure this IP Address for the QB server.
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4. Click Save.
NOTE
If you have made any changes in the QB server be sure to click on the Apply button in the upper-right of the Desktop since changes you make are simply stored in a file until loaded to the server for use. The process invoked with the “Apply” button at the top-right corner makes the changes take effect. Depending on the changes made and the activity on the server your changes may take a few seconds to load.
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